September 1 - 30, 2026: Issue 658
Photographer Joe Mills has been sending in some wonderful images taken during the first month of Spring, September 2026, celebrating as well as recording the early and later parts of the day from Narrabeen Lagoon to Mona Vale.
Last week he sent in:
''A lovely spring week, with cold mornings & beautiful sunny middays. Usual mixed bag of pics at the usual locations, including:
Narrabeen Headland & tidal flats, Turimetta Beach & sand reflections, Middle Ck Reserve & lake track, Birds, Narrabeen Lake entrance, Turimetta Beach & sunrise photography group, Sunrise, Oyster Catchers on beach shoreline
The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all. - Confucius
As Always - Enjoy Nature.''
Turimetta Beach, south end, sunrise Friday September 11 2026
North Narrabeen headland, reflected
Middle Creek boatshed just after sunrise - Wednesday September 9 2026
Middle Creek - kayakers training at sunrise, Wednesday September 9 2026
The week prior to that:
''The week started with cool mornings, followed by a hint of what summer might look like. The big activity was the increase in birdlife, particularly the pairs. Small birds were chasing big birds away from their nesting areas.
The sand along the whole of Turimetta Beach is fully replenished, with the mid shoreline rocks fully covered.''
A few of Joe's photos:
Turimetta Beach at very low tide.
Oystercatcher and White Faced Heron
This week, ending Friday September 18, Joe reports:
A lot of cloud around this week, and some invigorating mornings. Some pics from the usual spots, including:
- Narrabeen Headland
- Turimetta Beach
- White Egret
- Middle Ck Reserve
- Sports Academy athletics track progress
- Water Dragon
Poise of the White Egret is the ability to remain calm & collected, even when the waters are murky. - Unknown
Unusual
The determination of the Lapwing (or Plover) sitting on the ground nest close to the swimming pool now for a third week. I think the miracle of new birth will soon follow. Fingers crossed.
As usual, enjoy nature.
Joe Mills
Joe's pictures taken this week:
Narrabeen headland tidal flats at sunrise with cloud reflections
Middle Creek Reserve - lone White egret on shoreline
Middle Creek Reserve - strong graffitied message left on walking track bridge
Middle Creek Reserve, Sports Academy boatshed
Middle Creek Reserve, pedestrian bridge
Middle Creek Reserve, flowering now - Japanese ivy - a weed?
Middle Creek Reserve resident
Middle Creek Reserve, reflections
Middle Creek Reserve, Wakehurst Parkway bridge
Lapwing Plover nesting at Sports Academy, Narrabeen
Sports Academy track build update - now includes kerbing
Australian water Dragon at Jacksons' Road Bridge, Narrabeen Creek
